United Airlines Pilots Approve New Contract with Raises Up to 40% Amid Industry Shortage

United Airlines pilots approved a new 4-year contract with raises up to 40.2%
The $10 billion deal was approved by 82% of pilots who voted
United was the last of the 3 largest US airlines to approve a new pilot contract
Delta and American approved new contracts with big raises earlier this year
The deals come amid an industry pilot shortage and unions pushing for higher pay

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